They had several elephants there, most of which are on loan from our own Cleveland Zoo while the exhibit is being upgraded and renovated for them. I love the wrinkles that show up on its face, almost like life has marked each and every experience in some personal way.

Submission for the Nature's Natural Textures contest, I knew this photo was contest worthy when I took it. [link]

I usually like to use black and white for anything that has a great texture to it or where there's a beautiful light/shadow contrast, otherwise I find myself often preferring the saturation of colors. But there are times when b&w is just better!